A roundup of GAA news this week from across Ireland including Galway fury, Dubs and Donegal to meet, Fitz’s fury over Covid, Limerick secures promotion, and Kildare, Meath to meet.
How Dublin are coping without Dessie Farrell, more rulebook debate and Roscommon positives
Plenty to discuss after Dublin opened up their 2021 season with a nine-point win over Roscommon. By Kevin O Brien Monday 17 May 2021, 7:35 AM 2 hours ago 1,890 Views 1 Comment
Dublin s Cormac Costello scores a point from a late penalty.
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
Image: James Crombie/INPHO
1. GAA rulebook under the spotlight again
THE OPENING WEEKEND of inter-county hurling was dominated by debate over the new advantage rule and the return of football has followed suit. However, the major bone of contention in the big ball code last weekend was over the new penalty rule designed to combat cynicism that was voted in at February’s Congress.